Monthly Archive for August, 2011

: August, 2011

One of the most perplexing things about today’s job market is the fact that it seems to take longer to find a job.
We are entering into a new job market that requires a different mind-set.
At one time, a length of a job search depended on the role you … …

If you feel as though your job-search connections are running out, Twitter might be just what you need to expand your network.Â The micro-blogging site is an effective social-media job-search tool, and using it as part of your networking strategy can… …

There are two phases to a job search. The first phase is developing job-search skills, or the how-to part of a search.
The second phase involves using your mental energy and staying focused so you keep your search moving.
It can be tough to keep your f… …

Are you ready to quit your day job? Jon Acuff did … after a lot of practice. He describes himself as a serial quitter and earned that label by leaving eight jobs. He quit six, was fired from one and lost one when the company went out of business. How… …

You want to make the most of every minute of your job interview. To do that, you need to be prepared, and you need to make the most of some simple tools that will help you make a positive impression.
Always be aware of what you can offer the employer a… …

Why haven’t all those people you’ve contacted – people who know you’re looking for work – returned your calls?Â IfÂ you’ve been looking for work , you probably know what I’m talking about first-hand. It’s frustrating and it’s tempting to start wo… …

A job loss is a shock, and even if you know it’s coming as part of a down-sizing process, the change is jolting. Getting finances in order, launching a job search, establishing a new routine all take some time, thought and effort. Often, people find th… …

Moving to a nonprofit-sector job might just be one of the best career moves you can make, but be sure you’ve done your homework. Working in a nonprofit setting often is attractive to senior-level executivesÂ who have led large organizations and want … …

I recently spoke with someone who was considering leaving his current position because, while the job paid very well, it wasn’t interesting. This person asked, “Should I leave my current job – even though it pays well – to find something that challenge… …